Tag: fuel economy
PLX Kiwi
While the PLX Kiwi is a good training tool to help motorists to drive more efficiently, it will not miraculously boost your fuel economy.
Jeep Cherokee Sport diesel (2008)
Built for serious off-roading, not just dashing up the gravel track to your favourite vineyard, the Cherokee demands too many compromises to be a city-bound family hauler.
Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI (Golf V, 2007)
The GT Sport TSI shape-shifts easily between a relaxed cruiser and inconspicuous hot-hatch, and the 1.4-litre Twincharger engine is an engineering marvel. But the GTI is just five grand more. Decisions, decisions.
Nissan GT-R (R35)
The R35 Nissan GT-R is a technical tour de force, with evidence of brilliance throughout. Hopefully not too many of its tech goodies are chucked overboard by the time it finally goes on sale in Australia in 2009.
Aussie couple sets world record for around-US fuel economy
With thrifty feet and more than a little bit of planning, an Australian couple has driven across all of the lower 48 US states and achieved a remarkable 3.99L/100km in a diesel Volkswagen.
Holden offers 99¢ per litre fuel
Holden has launched a 99¢ per litre fuel offer on all petrol and diesel cars delivered to private buyers from the beginning of September through to the end of October.
Pirelli microchipped Cyber Tyre hopes to improve safety, performance
Pirelli hopes that by embedding electronics in the Cyber Tyre, cars will be more in tune with the road and, therefore, making them more responsive in potentially life-threatening situations.
Ford Fiesta Econetic limbos under 4L/100km
Working hard to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, Ford showed off its third Econetic model at the London Motor Show this week.
Car Trak 4.3
Track vehicle mileage, maintenance, expenses, and fuel economy using various measure systems.
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Mini cars at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
Petrol is expensive in Europe, so cars are small. No surprise then that car makers decided to show off their small, fuel-efficient wares in Paris.
Audi's sporting S4 gets a smaller engine
On the heels of this year's Audi A4 redesign comes the new S4, which Audi announced will appear at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Interestingly for a performance car it will feature a smaller engine than the model it replaces.
Mercedes-Benz wins race to build first Lithium-ion hybrid
Lithium-ion batteries are common place in consumer electrical items but, thus far, automotive engineers have been hampered by various technical issues, not least their susceptibility to explode. Mercedes-Benz seems to have cracked these problems with its first hybrid, the S400 BlueHybrid.
VW Golf GT Sport TDI in photos
Although the quality of the materials in VW's fifth-generation Golf has dipped a little, there's still an abundance of nifty features. We take an in-depth look at the Golf GT Sport TDI.
Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI
We like VW's Golf GT Sport TSI a lot. We pick at its nits and study its bits, including its Twincharger engine.
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